Peter Messenger, Owner of A1 Air Conditioning & Heating - Leadership Lessons from a Multi-Generational Family Business

In this episode of the CEO Global Network Podcast, host John Wilson sits down with Peter Messenger, Owner of A1 Air Conditioning & Heating, to explore the realities, challenges, and rewards of running a third-generation family business.

Peter shares candid lessons learned from decades of leadership - shaped by his father’s old-school work ethic, the complexities of navigating succession, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. He opens up about difficult decisions, how he balances his deep love for the trade with high-level leadership, and the systems that keep his remote team aligned across thousands of service calls.

From maintaining high standards in a fast-moving, customer-centric industry to navigating generational transitions with clarity and courage, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom for CEOs, executives, and family-business leaders alike.

Whether you're leading a growing company, mentoring the next generation, or trying to stay out of the day-to-day to focus on strategy - this episode will resonate deeply.